NOUN

Alkohol/ˈalkohoːl/alcohol; liquor; spirits

Alkohol is a German noun that means alcohol, liquor, or spirits. It is pronounced /ˈalkohoːl/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Alkohole".

Definitions

1.a colorless, volatile liquid found in many beverages; ethanol or similar substances(chemistry/general)

a.ethanol in beverages

Bier und Wein enthalten Alkohol.Beer and wine contain alcohol.

b.chemical compound in the alcohol group

Methanol ist ein giftiger Alkohol.Methanol is a toxic alcohol.

2.alcoholic beverage(colloquial)

a.beverage containing ethanol

Sie trinkt selten Alkohol.She rarely drinks alcohol.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Alkoholdie Alkohole
Genitivedes Alkoholsder Alkohole
Dativedem Alkoholden Alkoholen
Accusativeden Alkoholdie Alkohole

Frequently asked questions

What does "Alkohol" mean in English?
"Alkohol" means alcohol, liquor, or spirits. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Alkohol"?
"Alkohol" is pronounced /ˈalkohoːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Alkohol" der, die, or das?
"Alkohol" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Alkohol"?
The plural of "Alkohol" is "Alkohole".
What part of speech is "Alkohol"?
"Alkohol" is a noun in German.

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